Pěší turistika a horolezectví v Brixenu/Bressanone a okolí

We start in the village square in Barbiano/Barbian and walk along the Plum Trail towards the lower part of the village, past the Feltuner farm to the cross. There the trail becomes very steep up past the Frühaufhof farm, crossing the road and then, at the Haus Urban guesthouse, proceeds uphill to a fork in the road. From there we continue right and through the upper part of the village back to the centre. On the way there are lots of information panels giving interesting information about the Barbiano plums. Especially good for families.

Moderately difficult hike to the Latzfons Cross, the highest pilgrimage church in Europe.

From the parking Kasergg follow the trail No. 15,  after Jochalm take the right way and keep the marker 15B to the "Stange". Here you turn left and follow the marking 15A and then the trail No. 1 to Latzfonser Kreuz.

From hamlet of Garn above Feldthurns/Velturno hike to the summit of the Königsanger in the Sarntaler Alps.

The moderately difficult hike from Spinges/Spinga along the Samweg Trail leads to the summit of the Stoanamandl, between the Eisacktal Valley and the Pustertal Valley. On a clear day the Sexten Dolomites, the Rieserferner group, the Geisler peaks, the Schlern-Rosengarten group and the Sarntal Alps can be seen from the top of the Stoanamandl. 

On the parking place Kühhof begins the trail nr. 1 to the Klausner Hütte.

A short and easy hike on the Latzfonser-Villanderer Alm mountain pastures with fantastic views and convenient rest stops.

The hike begins at the parking area in the Winnebachtal valley. Follow the stroller-friendly forest trail No. 23 up to the Astnerberg Alm. Along the way, you’ll pass by the Hexenstein (Witch’s Stone), a unique rock with basins. According to legend, witches once danced with the devil here, leaving their footprints – an exciting stop for both young and old!

Once you reach the Astnerberg Alm, you’ll find a sunny terrace, a children's playground, and a petting zoo. The Alm is accessible not only on foot but also with a stroller, mountain bike, or on horseback.

From Kühhof to the Klausner Hütte hut. Via the pine forests up to the Schalderer Scharte, along the EU path inthe direction of the Radlseehütte hut, down to Brugger Schupfe and back to the starting point. 

Hiking across the broad mountain meadows with magnificent panoramas. 

This scenic, bracing walk above Vahrn/Varna takes you through woods and meadows to the ruins of the old Fortress of Salern, established by the prince-bishops of Brixen/Bressanone as seat of their court. With its splendid view of the Brixen basin, this is the northernmost chestnut forest in South Tyrol.

This moderate hike to the summit leads from the Kühhof farm past the Klausner Hütte mountain hut and on to the shelter at the Latzfonser Kreuz summit cross with the highest pilgrimage church in the Alps. The ascent to the Kassianspitze is a thrilling experience for kids who love the mountains.

From Garner Wetterkreuz follow the trail number 10 direction Kühberg. Through forests and mountain meadows it goes uphill to the tree line and the "Stoaneren Mandl". From there on path no. 10A up to Königanger. From Königanger can you  reach by trail number 7 the Radlsee. The return route is by route no. 10 and no. 14 to Bruggerschupfe  until Kühhof. From Kühhof you take the path  17.

This marked trail leads through colourful mixed woodland in South Tyrol, across lush green meadows and along magnificent avenues of trees - a truly special way to experience nature. A continuous band of chestnut trees stretches from Varna/Vahrn near Bressanone/Brixen along the slopes of the Eisacktal valley as far as the Renon/Ritten high plateau and down into the Bolzano/Bozen valley basin. The hiking trail should not only be thought of as a route for the autumn, as the varied vegetation makes it a delightful route for all seasons.

You can also buy regional produce directly from local producers along the Chestnut Trail (Keschtnweg). Natural and manmade features along the Chestnut Trail bear witness to a centuries-old culture, while local villages shrouded in myth are full of tales of witches, fairies and ghosts.

Challenging hike along a remote track to the summits of the Schrotthorn, the Leierspitz and the Pfannscharte mountains in the latter Schalderertal Valley.

Easy hike with 360° panoramic view of the Dolomites.  

Hike from Schalders/Scaleres to the spectacular Karspitze peak, with magnificent views of the central Eisacktal Valley and Brixen/Bressanone.

With its mountain forests, waterfalls and unspoilt alpine pastures, the lesser-known Flaggertal Valley is a hidden gem in South Tyrol.

Your starting point is the Perlung parking lot (1,375 metres, get there by car). From there, path # 8 runs on a forest path in a south-westerly direction, ascending to the Bärengraben. From there, take the foot path to the mountain ridge and then forest paths to the Hochwald (valley station for the goods railway). This path leads you in a north-westerly direction to the end of the forest and the Radlseehaus (2,284 metres). Approach the summit (path # 7), ascending to the North-East crest and along to the Königsanger (2,436 metres, panoramic platform). Descend on the same route.

This rewarding circular hike leads from the mountain hamlet of Spiluck in the Schalderer Tal Valley near Vahrn/Varna to the Scheibenberg (1,948 m) and back via the Zirmaitalm mountain pasture. The view from the Scheibenberg opens out on to the Pustertal Valley and the entire valley basin of Brixen/Bressanone as well as the mountains of the Puez-Geisler group.

We take the path of the chestnuts (Keschtnweg) from the centre of Villanders to the medieval city of Klausen. After a short visit we leave the city to the western direction and follow the district of Frag. Then we take the way nr. 4, which leads through the best vineyard locations of Villanders, to return to the centre of Villanders.

Moderate hike from St. Leonhard/S. Leonardo to the Ochsenalm on the Plose with views overlooking the Brixen/Bressanone basin.

A challenging circular hike with an excursion up to the Wilde Kreuzspitze Peak, the highest in the Pfunderer Mountains. High fitness level and considerable mountaineering experience are required.

Passing Albrecht Dürer’s memorial stone in Klausen/Chiusa, this circuit trail crosses Albions, Gufidaun/Gudon and back again. The best time for this hike is in spring and in autumn during the Törggelen festivities.

This spectacular 4-stage hike crosses through the Eisacktal Valley from the Rodenecker and Lüsner Alm mountain pastures, over the Plose mountain near Brixen/Bressanone to Lajen/Laion at the entrance to the Grödnertal Valley.

Start to Finish: 

Start: Zumis parking lot, at Rodeneck/Rodengo above Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria.

Finish: Lajen at the entrance to the Grödnertal Valley.

Total Distance: 61 km Ascent: 2,356 metres in height Descent: 3,004 metres in height

Stages: 4

• Stage #1: from Zumis parking area on the Rodenecker-Lüsner Alm to Maurerberghütte hut (± 6.30 hrs. on foot)

• Stage #2: from Maurerberghütte to Schlüterhütte hut (± 4.45 hrs.)

• Stage #3: from Schlüterhütte to Schutzhütte Raschötz refuge (± 5.00 hrs.)

• Stage #4: from Raschötz to Lajen (± 3.00 hrs.)